TALBOT1609

[The wrapper for this letter is in a private collection:]
Henry Talbot Esq
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham

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Arlington Street
Nov: 3: 1827.

Dear Talbot

There is no man whose recommendation of a Professor of Mathematics I would take sooner than your own; but the truth is that as I have not leisure to balance the pretensions of the several candidates, I abstain upon principle from interfering in the elections of the London University.

Brougham ¹ who has knowledge for every thing, and time for everything, of course takes an important part in them and if you have not done so already, I should advise you to apply to him in favor of M^r Key, ² who – whatever the merits of his competitors may be – seems perfectly fit for the situation

Your’s [sic] sincerely

Dudley

Henry Talbot Esq